Best 8 Ziti Alfredo With Vegetables Recipes

ZITI ALFREDO WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender; set aside. Cook ziti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Reduce heat; slowly add milk. , Stir in half-and-half. Bring to a boil over medium-low heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add the Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stir until cheese is melted. , Add the tomatoes, spinach and onion mixture; heat through. Drain the ziti; toss with vegetable mixture.

SPRING VEGETABLE FETTUCCINE ALFREDO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, tender but slightly firm. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then strain the pasta and toss with a splash of oil in the colander.
• Meanwhile, slice the mushroom caps into 1/4-inch-thick strips. Snap the woody ends off the asparagus and cut into 2-inch lengths. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and add 2 tablespoons of the butter. When the butter melts, raise the heat to medium-high and add the mushrooms in 1 layer. Cook, without moving, until the undersides have browned, 1 to 2 minutes, then stir and cook until golden about 2 minutes more. Add the asparagus, another tablespoon of butter, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and continue to cook, stirring occasionally until the asparagus is tender and the mushrooms are browned, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to the colander with the pasta.
• Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 5 tablespoons butter. When the butter has mostly melted, whisk in the cream and bring to a simmer, then add the peas and cook for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat.
• Whisk the Parmigiano-Reggiano into the sauce. Add the vegetables, cooked pasta, chives and lemon zest and toss well. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta will thicken as it cools. To thin it, add reserved pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time and toss to reach the desired consistency. Serve hot in heated bowls.

TOMATO-ALFREDO BAKED ZITI

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; add garlic, and cook about 1 minute or until fragrant. Drain; return meat mixture to skillet. Over medium-low heat, stir in Italian seasoning, pepper flakes and salt. Add tomatoes, cooked pasta and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until completely blended and heated through. Spoon mixture into baking dish; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Top with Alfredo sauce and remaining 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese.
• Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

ALFREDO VEGETABLE PASTA BAKE (COOKING FOR 2)

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8x4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Add carrot; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add zucchini; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until just tender. Add garlic; cook and stir 30 seconds. Add flour, salt, pepper, nutmeg and pepper flakes; cook and stir 1 minute. Gradually stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Add spinach; stir until wilted. Remove from heat; stir in cheeses until melted. Stir in pasta; pour mixture into pan.
• Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly around edges and heated through. Let stand 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in 3-inch skillet, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add bread crumbs; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown. Sprinkle over baked pasta.

ZITI ALFREDO WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a large pot, cook pasta according to package directions.
• In a small saucepan, saute onions and garlic in olive oil till browned.
• In a large saucepan, melt butter; add flour and stir.
• Slowly, add half and half and milk and simmer, stirring constantly, till thickened.
• Add cheese and seasonings; stir till cheese melts.
• Add tomatoes, spinach and onion mixture; heat through.
• Pour over warm pasta, toss and serve.
• Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the microwave.

ZITI ALFREDO WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender; set aside. Cook ziti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Reduce heat; slowly add milk.
• Stir in half-and-half. Bring to a boil over medium-low heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add the Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stir until cheese is melted.
• Add the tomatoes, spinach and onion mixture; heat through. Drain the ziti; toss with vegetable mixture.

ZITI ALFREDO WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender; set aside. Cook ziti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Reduce heat; slowly add milk.
• Stir in half-and-half. Bring to a boil over medium-low heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add the Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stir until cheese is melted.
• Add the tomatoes, spinach and onion mixture; heat through. Drain the ziti; toss with vegetable mixture.

ZITI ALFREDO

Steps:

• Melt butter in a medium, non-stick saucepan over medium heat.
• Add cream cheese and garlic powder, stirring with wire whisk until smooth.
• Add milk, a little at a time, whisking to smooth out lumps.
• Stir in Parmesan and pepper. Remove from heat when sauce reaches desired consistency.
• Sauce will thicken rapidly, thin with milk if cooked too long. Toss with hot pasta to serve.
• ENJOY.